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Making Metastatic Breast Cancer Count - Parliamentary Friends of Women's Health panel discussion
BCNA
and the Parliamentary Friends of Women's Health
are holding a panel discussion – Making Metastatic Breast Cancer Count – at
Parliament House, Canberra, 8-9am Thursday 3 August. It’s part of our
advocacy calling for people living with metastatic breast cancer in Australia
to be consistently counted on our cancer…
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Friday Update - 22nd September 2023
Hello everyone, It feels like the month of September is flying by us all. You may have noticed a few technical related correspondences from BCNA recently and I would like to share upcoming changes to the BCNA website in this update. You will also read about recent news items, upcoming forums and content you may have…
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IMPORTANT: BCNA's Online Network is getting a security upgrade 13th September 2023
Hello members, We recently notified you that we
are undertaking a security upgrade for the Online Network. In line with modern online security behaviour, we're asking you to change your
Online Network password to help keep us all safe. Just like it's good
practice to update your passwords in other areas of your online life…
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2023 Breast Cancer Statistics in Australia
Hello Online Network members. As we head into Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, statistics from the Australia Institute of Health and Welfare (2023) Cancer data in Australia is now available on the BCNA website as an infographic: https://www.bcna.org.au/media/9216/bcna_stats_infographic_sept13_2023.pdf Please reach…
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Season 2: Podcast Series "What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman"
Charlotte is back with an 'unlimited' season! Season 2 of our popular Upfront About Breast Cancer podcast What You Don’t Know
Until You Do with Clinical Psychologist Dr Charlotte Tottman is available now (You have direct access via the bottom of the Online Network homepage) With over 58,000 listens, Season 1 proved to be a…
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Welcome New Members - 14th September 2023
Welcome to our new members to join the Online Network recently: @Daria @M_Cooper @LouLou_67 @Mirium17au @Cheri @Lizzee_O @73Nard @Readybluedragon @emmajuliet @CAS_33 @roxywaffle @Somsaysam @CISFJ @bigfoot @rachel_bayleaf You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online Network. This is a forum…
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Coffs Harbour Information Forum livestream on 7 September
Hi everyone, We are holding an Information Forum in Coffs Harbour on 7 September, 9.30am - 3.00pm. During the event, you will hear from - * Those with a lived experience of breast cancer * Medical Oncologist, Dr Michelle White * Oncology Social Worker, Dr Carrie Lethborg * Australasian Lymphology Certified Nurse, Lee…
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Friday Update - 1st September 2023
Welcome to spring everyone! It feels like Field of Women has flown by us, however I would love to provide a recap on the wonderful day that it was. We also have Policy & Advocacy news in relation to a new drug recommended on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS); Additionally, we have information on the 60-day…
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New Group - Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
Hello members, If you have been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) or supporting someone with this breast cancer type, you may have asked whether we have a private group available for people. Currently we do not have a dedicated group, however there appears to be growing demand for this and we want to…
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Welcome New Members - 3rd August 2023
Welcome to all of our new members to join the Online Network recently: @daikym @Sister1991 @Amgorda @KimM @yutingt @Tarma @lizredpeng @Elise_Rim @GinGin @LouiseB63 @HowdyPartner @Auzzie_Rach @Leach @KtmKtm @Cococat68 @Kerry_O @PrisMay1 @TJ_77 @PLP You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online…
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The Beacon - 1st March 2023
Hi everyone, If you haven't checked your inbox yet, you should have received the latest issue #94 of The Beacon. Alternatively you can access it here via the link https://www.bcna.org.au/news-events/the-beacon-magazine/issue-94-march-2023/ If you prefer to read it offline as a PDF there is a 'Download' option. Hope you…
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Field of Women - Sunday 20th August 2023
We have a date!!! The Field of Women is back, and we want you to join us On Sunday 20 August, before the Round 23 AFL Pink Lady match between Melbourne and Hawthorn, over 10,000 people will walk onto the hallowed turf of the MCG to form the Pink Lady. It’s been five years since the last Field of Women and we can’t wait to…
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Men diagnosed with breast cancer
Hello everyone, BCNA are keen to connect with any men currently members of our online community who have been diagnosed with early or metastatic breast cancer. We would like to hear from you, as we plan to start some discussions regarding the current issues facing men with breast cancer and their families. If you have some…
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Welcome New Members - 8th September 2023
Welcome to our new members to join the Online Network recently: @SarahW8 @Morgan76 @RitaL @Woody3008 @sallyi @Shelley_H You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online Network. This is a forum where you are not alone and can engage with generous members who provide meaningful support to each…
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Lymphoedema Information Day
Registration has just been extended until 13th March Come along to Tamworth for the Regional Lymphoedema Information Day on Saturday 21st March. To attend this wonderful day of learning about lymphoedema, the best practice to treat and manage this condition, latest research, and opportunity to see and talk to our sponsors…
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YWCA Encore - Hunter region
Hi there, just letting you know we still have spots available in our YWCA
Encore programs being held next month at Valentine & Waratah. Now is the time
to enrol if you’d like to join us! YWCA
Encore is a FREE 8 week program designed specifically for women who have
experienced breast cancer to improve and retain mobility…
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Welcome New Members - 1st September 2023
Welcome to all of our new members to join the Online Network recently: @Artangel @Shazza75 @Ally7 @Aleira @stellar14 @Fleur52 @DianeK @Harri17 @Char4 @mymoocow @Nanna_Kez4 @jessj @Confetti @aluvlife @Dianeh3 @Aami @Bria @sammlj @Bekka76 @Pearl81 You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online…
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Friday Update 11th August 2023
Hello members and welcome to another Friday update, You will probably notice BCNA activity in my
recent posts. We headed to Canberra last week for the ‘National Metastatic
Breast Cancer’ data roundtable and we are also busy preparing for the Field of
Women event this month. I will share more details below in case you…
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Welcome New Members - 17th August 2023
Welcome to all of our new members to join the Online Network recently: @Perth_girl77 @iprint @Leeloo_XS @Mariancol @Robynjane @nwatt @Carletta @amandainoz @Joye @Choice @ElephantsandWalruses @Phia @SarahB77 @MaggieCat @Sandy_K1966 @Margoes @Ablulu @Dessi @SuzanneMargaret @Lozz @Fifilamour @Crazy_cat You have found your way…
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Perth Support Lunch Breast Reconstruction
Our next support lunch is Sat 24th June at the Herdsman Lake Tavern in Wembley 12:30pm. We buy our own food/drink & share our reconstruction experiences - very friendly & informal. You may bring a female support person. Ladies who have finished/still completing their reconstruction are always welcome to come back & pay…
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DIEP Surgeons in Wollongong
Hi all, I'm looking for recommended surgeons to do my DIEP flap recon. I had a SMX (NOT skin sparing). Has anyone had surgery of this type in my area? I'd love to hear of your experiences x
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Work and breast cancer - seeking your input
Hi all, As part of the new workplace supports BCNA launched earlier this year, we're planning a 'Work and breast cancer' webinar and would appreciate your input. * What topics would you like to see covered in this webinar about work? * What practical advice / tips would you give someone who is currently making decisions…
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Friday Update - 21st July 2023
Friday greetings, BCNA was very busy in June with face to face forums, which I will share in the update along with last week's online event (You can still register to view the on-demand recording when which is now available). There are also several news items and social posts regarding the recent 'Door knocking' activity…
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Regional and Rural Information forums - We want your feedback!
The below post was recently added to the private group Living in Regional, Rural and Remote areas . If you are not a member of this group and live rural, regional or remote, please consider joining. (Refer to the Monash Modified Model (MMM) that classifies locations according to geographical remoteness via the…
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Welcome New Members - 19th July 2023
Hello and welcome to new members of the Online Network in the past week: @CathL @Kaz64 @AC1969 @Ansypansy @Daisylou @Rewindtake2 @BellaB88 @GezR @Kimmy_23 @MicheyV @Phoemie You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online Network. This is a forum where you are not alone and can engage with…
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'Understanding and Managing Pain with Metastatic Breast Cancer' Interactive Digital Event
Have you registered for tomorrow night's 'Ask the Expert' online event? Living with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can mean needing to manage pain. This can have both a physical and emotional impact. Through discussion with your treating team, there may be ways pain can be managed to help maintain quality of…